1. The writing process: Background to writing The purpose of academic writing, Common types of academic writing, The format of long and short writing tasks, The features of academic writing, Some other common text features, Simple and complex sentences, Writing in paragraphs. 2. Finding suitable sources Academic texts, Types of text, Using reading lists, Using library catalogues, Using library websites to search electronic resources, Reading methods, Titles, sub-titles and text features, Reading abstracts, Fact and opinion, Avoiding plagiarism, From understanding titles to planning, Finding key points and note-making, Paraphrasing, Summarising, References and quotations, Combining sources, Organising paragraphs, Introductions and conclusions. 3. Elements of writing Argument and discussion, Cause and effect, Cohesion, Comparisons, Definitions, Examples, Generalisations, Numbers, Problems and solutions, Style. 4. Accuracy in writing Academic vocabulary, Articles, Caution, Conjunctions, Nouns and adjectives, Prefixes and suffixes, Prepositions, Punctuation, Singular or plural, Synonyms, Time words, Verbs, passives, reference, tenses. 5. Writing models Formal letters and emails, Writing CVs, Reports, case studies and literature reviews, Designing and reporting surveys, Writing longer essays.